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WELCOME TO THE PRESENTATION OF THE FRENCH SUMMER COURSES 2019

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WELCOME TO THE PRESENTATION OF THE

FRENCH SUMMER COURSES2019

UNIVERSITY OF GENEVA1559-2019

GENEVA

SWITZERLAND

DEPUIS 1891

In 2018 :

over 1000 studentsover 50 nationalités

from 17 to 87 years oldof all French levels

1st session2 weeks, 1 – 12 July__________________________

FRENCH CLASSESMorning optionMonday to Friday, 9 am – 12 pm

Evening option Monday to Friday, 4 pm – 7 pm

WORKSHOPSMonday to Friday, 12.30 pm – 4.30 pm

2nd session3 weeks, 15 July – 2 August__________________________

FRENCH CLASSESMonday to Friday, 9 am – 12 pm

WORKSHOPSMonday to Friday, 12.30 pm – 5 pm

3rd session3 weeks, 5 – 23 August__________________________

FRENCH CLASSESMonday to Friday, 9 am – 12 pm

WORKSHOPSMonday to Friday, 12.30 pm – 5 pm

University Preparation Course6 weeks, 15 July – 23 August__________________________for B2-C1 advanced level

FRENCH CLASSES (ACADEMIC PURPOSES)Monday to Friday, 9 am – 12.30 pm

WORKSHOPSMonday to Friday, 12.30 pm – 5 pm

FRENCH CLASSES__________________________

- all levels : A0, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1

- small groups : 12-19 persons

- 5 skills : oral and written expression, oral and written comprehension, interaction

WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES__________________________

- every day, from Monday to Friday

- optional and free

- without registration

- classed by levels

WORKSHOPS__________________________

GRAMMAR : theory, exercises and writing

ORAL : comprehension and expression

PRONUNCIATION : exercises in lab and practice

SWITZERLAND : art, history, literature, tales

ART and CULTURE : French songs, cinema, games

CONFERENCES __________________________

Every Wednesday

2 lectures to choose from:

- Political conferences given by the Federal Departmentof Foreign Affairs

- Academic lectures given by professors of the University of Geneva

EXAMPLE : 3-WEEK SESSION (15 July – 2 August)

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13h30-14h00

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14h30-15h00

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15h30-16h00

16h00-16h30

16h30-17h00

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LUNDI MARDI MERCREDI JEUDI VENDREDI

Placement Test__________________________

2 weeks before the course, an online placement test will be given, in order to form the groups by levels : A1, A2, B1, B2, C1

DEMO VERSION : http://demo.evalang.fr/

On the first day of each session, you will receive a result of your test and a number of your group.

You can still change the group during the first 3 days of your classes.

ATTESTATION OF ATTENDANCE__________________________

- Attestation of attendance at the end of each session

- 80% of attendance !

- group level, program and number of hours

DIPLOMA EXAMINATION__________________________

- Possibility to take an exam and obtain a diploma at level A2, B1, B2 or C1

- 16/19 August 2019

- Diploma at level B2 or C1 allows studying at the University of Geneva

- Registration fees : CHF 100.- (free for CPU course)

NB : the course doesn’t prepare students for this exam

ENROLLMENT

Online registration on our website fle.unige.ch/coursete

Price__________________________

2-week course, 1 - 12 July : CHF 600.- / deadline : June 16

3-week course, 15 July - 2 August : CHF 950.- / deadline : June 303-week course, 5 – 23 August : CHF 950.- / deadline : July 21

6-week offer, 15 July – 23 August : CHF 1’700.- / deadline : June 30CPU course 15 July – 23 August : CHF 1’850.- / deadline : June 30

Included in the price : all material, workshops, conferences, sport activities, libraryNot included : accommodation, meals, transport, excursions, diploma examination, access to the gym

«Course + Accommodation»__________________________Single private room at the university residence Cité U.

Online registration on our web site !

- 25 min walk from the University- bathrooms, restrooms and kitchen are shared- ben linen and bath towels are provided

21 nights : CHF 750.-42 nights : CHF 1’500.-

NB : number of rooms is limited.

MAP OF GENEVA

10-15 min

20 min

Uni Bastions

De-Candolle 5

Uni Dufour

Général-Dufour 24

Our buildings

Uni Mail / Pavillon Mail

Av. Pont d’Arve 40-40A

Uni Philosophes

Av. Philosophes 22

Our buildings

Uni Bastions

Street De-Candolle 5

Ground floor, office B005

Opening hours : 8:30 – 13:30

Summer Courses Secretariat

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES __________________________

- Switzerland and France - French speaking guides - optional, registration needed- prices : from CHF 15.- to CHF 150.-

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES __________________________

Visiting Geneva

- architecture- tales and legends - history and religion- ecology- Modern Art and Ethnographic Museum - Croix-Rouge and The United Nations Organization

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES __________________________

Visiting Switzerland

- Gruyères : traditional village, chocolate and cheese factory

- Riviera – Lavaux : Château de Chillon andwine tasting in Lavaux (UNESCO)

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES __________________________

Visiting France

- Chamonix Mont-Blanc : Alpes and Mer de Glace

- Annecy : Old town and lake shore

SPORT ACTIVITIES __________________________

Free sport activities in the University : aerobic, basket, volley, badminton, fitness

Access to the GYM : CHF 50.-

Access to University Library_____________________

On-site consultation on presentation of student card

- French Library- French Language Library - Multimedia Library (films to watch on site)- On-line consultation: www.unige.ch/biblio/

OPENING CONFERENCE“Mythical Democracy and Real Democracy”__________________________

Monday 15th of July at 3.30 pm

Mme Ruth Dreifussformer Federal Councillor andfirst female President of the Swiss Confederation

Cocktail

CLOSING CEREMONY __________________________

Thursday 22nd of August at 5.30 pm

- Diploma awards ceremony- Workshop “Cor des Alpes”- Free stage: theater and song- Cocktail and aperitif

Budget for food (indicative prices)________________________

- If you prepare your meals: about CHF 600.- for 3 weeks- Dish of the day in a University Cafeteria: CHF 10.-- Meals in a restaurant (dish and drink): CHF 30.-- Pizza in a restaurant: between CHF 17.- and 25.-- Sandwich: between CHF 7.- and 10.-- Coffee: around CHF 3.50.-

Exchange rate:1 CHF = 1 $ 1 CHF = 0.9 €

Transportation in Geneva__________________________

Accommodation at the hotel or any university residence grants a free TPG* Pass for buses, trams, the Seagull Boats, and even trains (within the Geneva area)

TPG Tariffs:CHF 3.- valid for 1 hourCHF 2.- valid for a short hop (3 stops)CHF 70.- valid for one month

*TPG : Geneva Public Transportation

Geneva Every Day__________________________

Free-of charge summer activities in Geneva:

Internet : Free Wi-Fi at the University of GenevaOpen Air Cinema: cinetransat.chConcerts and festivals : www.ville-ge.ch/culture/musiquesMuseums and exhibitionsWhere to go: www.darksite.ch1st of August - national holiday (no classes)

Obtaining a visa__________________________

- Inquire at the consulates in your country (short stay Schengen visa) : www.eda.admin.ch

- Take the necessary steps before entering Switzerland

- Take into consideration frequent long delays

- The Summer Course Program provides registered students with an official confirmation of registration on request

Health and Accident Insurance__________________________Insurance company Advisor Swiss Insurance

For further information please contact the insurance company directly at:

Avenue de Provence 4 - CP 35 CH1000 Lausanne 20 – Switzerland

Tel. +41 (0) 21 620 75 00 Tel. +41 (0) 21 620 75 01

www.advisor-swiss.com - [email protected]

Essential Contact Details___________________________________________UNI Bastions

Maison des Langues (Office B005)5, rue De-Candolle, CH-1211 Genève 4

Telephone: + 41 (0) 22 379 74 34 or + 41 (0) 22 379 74 35

E-mail: [email protected] : http://www.fle.unige.ch/coursete

Reception hours at the secretariat (during the summer courses): 8:30 – 13:30

Facebook : www.facebook.com/courseteunige

Thank you for your attention !